Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.
Carrie Emma Kilgore
Dec 6, 2023
Carrie Emma Kilgore, age 93 of Fairborn passed away Wednesday December 6, 2023. She was born April 8, 1930 in Wells Hill, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roger and Bertha (Sinners) West. Carrie enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. She was a devoted member of Enterprise Baptist Church Fairborn for over 70 years. In addition to her...
Ronald Joseph Smart
Nov 28, 2023
Ronald Joseph Smart, age 74 of Fairborn passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023. He was born January 25, 1949 in Jamestown, Ohio, the son of the late Darius S. and Nettie I. Harlow) Smart. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force National Guard and followed with employment as a firefighter with the City of Dayton, retiring after...
Nella M. Lewis
Nov 24, 2023
Nella M. Lewis, age 81 of London, Ohio, passed away Friday November 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1942 in Ivel, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elliott and Grace (Stephens) Murphy. Nella was a terrific golfer, she played many tournaments around the Dayton area with her husband as her caddy supporting her...
Cynthia “Cindy” Jane Mcmahan Rinn
Nov 20, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Jane McMahan Rinn, on November 20, 2023 with loved ones by her side. She was born on December 24, 1957 in Fairborn, Ohio and graduated from Fairborn Baker in 1976. Cindy's departure from this world leaves a void that cannot be filled, and her memory will...
Mary Lou Lewis
Nov 19, 2023
Mary Lou Lewis, age 87, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was born in Sandy Hook, KY on December 22, 1935. She was daughter to the late Charlie Wilbur and Jewel (Adkins) Cassity, Sr.
Mary grew up in Elliott County, KY. She moved to Ohio in 1952. She & Bob were married...
John W. Howard
Nov 15, 2023
John W. Howard, age 42 of Fairborn passed away Wednesday November 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 21, 1981 in Dayton, the son of Harold and Pamela (Jodrey) Howard. John was currently employed by I Supply as a truck driver. He enjoyed camping, shopping and spending time with his family, and especially adored his...
Usaf Col. (Ret.) Jimmie Dean Caldwell
Nov 14, 2023
Colonel Jimmie Dean Caldwell, USAF, Retired, age 91, of Dayton, Ohio passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, with his family by his side.
Jimmie was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on September 19, 1932, to the late Elmer and Jewell (McKean) Caldwell. He is preceded in death by Ruby Jane Peterson, whom he married...
Martha Bearden
Nov 13, 2023
Martha Bearden, age 82 of Xenia passed away November 13, 2023. She was born October 23, 1941 in Tallulah, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Luther and Inez (Rider) Gray. She enjoyed spending time with family and watching the home shopping network. Martha retired from Greene County Job and Family Services after over 25 years of service. In addition...
Pearl Leigh
Nov 13, 2023
Pearl Leigh, age 94 of Cincinnati, formerly of Fairborn passed away Monday November 13, 2023. She was born January 24, 1929 in Danville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Ruth (Elliott) Warren. Pearl enjoyed spending time with her church friends, attending bible study and brunch. She had a sassy side that her family will miss dearly. In...
Boomer Ellison
Nov 12, 2023
Boomer Ellison, age 51 of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 12, 2023. He was born December 23, 1971 at Patrick AFB, Florida, the son of Edward and Maureen (McCann) Ellison.
Boomer was a 1990 graduate of Stebbins High School and was currently employed with Greater Dayton RTA as an electronic specialist, just one...
Usaf Msgt. (Ret.) Blair A. Lockett, Sr.
Nov 12, 2023
USAF MSgt. (Ret.) Blair A. Lockett, Sr., age 79 of Fairborn passed away Sunday November 12, 2023. He was born December 23, 1943 in Clearfield, PA, the son of the late Blair B. and Olive (Fetzer) Lockett. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring after 49...
Foster B. Akers, Sr.
Nov 11, 2023
Foster B. Akers, Sr., age 88 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord Saturday November 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1935 in Pike Co., Kentucky, the son of the late Clarence and Rhodina (Hamilton) Akers. He was retired from Chrysler as an assembly worker after 30 years of service. He...
Janice Elaine Thornton
Nov 5, 2023
Janice Elaine Thornton, aka “Gigi”, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early morning of Sunday November 5th. She spent her last days surrounded by her family.
Jan was born on October 10, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to William and Marie Mattingly (Combs) and was a 1959 graduate of Akron Kenmore High School. She...
Shelli R. Weller
Nov 4, 2023
Shelli R. Drake-Weller, age 54 of Fairborn went home to Christ The Lord Saturday November 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 19, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Ronald and Margaret (Miller) Drake. Shelli enjoyed singing, long country drives, hiking, arts and crafts, and riding bikes. She could be found going to antique...
Richard J. Mello
Nov 4, 2023
Richard J. Mello, age 78 of Xenia passed away Saturday November 4, 2023. He was born August 1, 1945 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of the late John R. Mello and Emma (DeCosta) Engle. Richard served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and followed with employment at Midas Muffler and retired as a supervisor after...
Donald Lee Hild
Nov 4, 2023
Donald Lee Hild, age 88 of Beavercreek, formerly of Piqua, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023. He was born June 25, 1935 in Dayton, the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Vance) Hild.
A graduate of Oakwood High School and Bowling Green State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served his...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chaffin
Nov 2, 2023
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Chaffin, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday November 2, 2023 at the Legacy of Beavercreek. She was born September 10, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph W., Jr. and Pauline (Hochwalt) Schulte.
Betty was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was retired from Omnicare...
Lowell C. Ferguson
Nov 1, 2023
Lowell C. Ferguson, age 89 of Fairborn passed away November 1, 2023. He was born September 3, 1934 in Crockett, KY, the son of the late Charles E. and Hattie M. (Hutchinson) Ferguson. Lowell served his country in the U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division; and followed with employment as a welder, retiring from Weiler Welding and Avion Tool Corporation. ...
Janet S. Lantz
Oct 31, 2023
Janet S. Lantz, age 80, of Springboro, (formerly Yellow Springs and Fairborn) passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was born May 3, 1943, in Salyersville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (May) Penix.
Janet was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sibling. She retired in 1993 after 32 years of employment...
Betty L. Bingman
Oct 25, 2023
Betty L. Bingman, age 93 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday October 25, 2023 at River Oaks Memory Care. She was born July 3, 1930 in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of the late Malcolm Melbrose and Jessie Muriel (Welch) Harper.
Betty was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Fairborn and she enjoyed quilting and cooking....
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